Gig Guide: Perth Live Music Scene, April 2017

This year is moving way too quickly! Between the amount of awesome live music that’s been hitting the local venues to keep us entertained and the “summer” that seems to be lingering on, April is already off to a great start. On the local front Marley Wynn launches his new album at Clancy’s, The Jets come back for some rockin’ action, Timothy Nelson puts out a limited release on wax, soul time hits the Indi Bar over the Easter long weekend and Record Store Day is celebrated at Rhubarb Records.

The iconic Ian Moss will be performing at Fremantle’s Fly By Night for his Matchbook tour, A Day on the Green brings Cyndi Lauper and Blondie to WA shores, RTRFM’s In the Pines just got bigger – again, Ash Grunwald hits Perth for an exclusive show and You Am I’s Tim Rogers makes a few appearances across Perth. Get your Easter long weekend happening with an exclusive live music showcase presented by the Fly By Night Musicians Club and Toward Music featuring some of Perth’s hottest talent – FEASTER!

International stars Santana and the Doobie Brothers are set for their massive tour, with blues legend Tony Joe White, Green Day and Dixie Chicks to look forward to as well. But it doesn’t stop there!

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Ian Moss | Matchbook

When: Saturday 1st April, 8pm.Where: Fly By Night Musicians Club, Fremantle.Cost: $40 from here.Info: Awarded ‘Album Of The Year’ at the 1990 ARIA Awards and going on to win a total of 5 ARIA Awards that night is one thing, but one could easily be forgiven for thinking Matchbook was the Greatest Hits album of the legendary Ian Moss! Matchbook has stood the test of time, and Ian Moss is going to pay his respects to his first born in 2017 as he takes to the highways of Australia to perform songs from this legendary album as well as his classics, performed as only Ian Moss can. Event details here.

Marley Wynn | Album Launch

When: Saturday 1st April, 8.30pm.Where: Clancy’s Fish Pub, Fremantle.Cost: $15 from here.Info:25 Bruised Boysenberry Ave is the debut solo LP from talismanic Fremantle songwriter Marley Wynn. Produced by Ricky Maymi (of The Brian Jonestown Massacre), the album recalls at once both the passion and lyricism of McComb and the rock and roll flair of Bowie. Marley Wynn will be launching the album with a six piece band in tow. A limited pressing 12″ 180gm vinyl edition of the album, featuring gorgeous art by Martyn P Casey (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) will be available for purchase on the night. Support from Tashi Hall and Keeley Connolly. Event details here.

The Jets | Exclusive WA Show

When: Saturday 1st April, 4pm-11:30pm.Where: Ravenswood Hotel, Ravenswood.Cost: $52 from here.Info: Let There Be Rock! Let There Be The Jets! The biggest production to hit the Ravenswood Hotel. The biggest concert yet to rock The Ravo … SO get your tickets and be apart of this awesome night of Rock… West Australia’s most powerful and dynamic rock band for a one and only WA Show. The Jets story begins in 1980 – a young man with the idea of a band playing good rock n and roll set out to shake up West Australia’s live music scene. That’s what they did. Why has this band triumphed when so many have disappeared without a trace? Maybe the answer lies in the fact that the Jets are a vigorous, energetic rock band. There’s no hype – just honest, gut-crunching rock’n’roll. Suported by Mike De Vellta. Event details here.

Vallis Alps

When: Saturday 1st April, 8pm.Where: Jack Rabbit Slims, Northbridge.Cost: SOLD OUTInfo: This is the first taste of new music from the Sydney-based duo since the independent release of their stunning self-titled debut EP in 2015. Featuring their highly acclaimed track Young, the EP saw them top Hype Machine, Shazam and Australian iTunes charts, complete sold out shows in Australia,London, Paris and the U.S. and play festivals such as SXSW, The Great Escape, Splendour In The Grass and more. Event details here.

Biscotti | Album Launch

When: Saturday 1st April, 8pm.Where: The Bird, Northbridge.Cost: $10 on door.Info: Biscotti blends elements of synth pop, disco, hip-hop and funk to create an alternative pop spectacle that commands your full attention. Through her cinematic lens Carla Ori conjures other worldly landscapes with her evocative layering of sounds, constantly astounding with her unadulterated glee and daring compositions. The time has now come to unveil Biscotti’s first full length feature – her debut album Like Heaven in the Movies. Support from Rabbit Island and Mei Saraswati. Event details here.

Heineken 3 Presents | Music Art and Play

When: Saturday 1st April, 4pm-7pm.Where: Coast Port beach, North Fremantle.Cost: FREE entry!Info: Music + Art + Play presented by Heineken 3 is an event like nothing before. Three widely different musicans jam live, with the performance captured in a unique collaboration by three visual artists. Mosquito Coast will hit the decks for a live set not to be missed! Event details here.

Matt Gresham | Survive on Love Tour

When: Saturday 1st April, 8:30pm-11pm.Where: Indi Bar, Scarborough.Cost: On door.Info: Quickly becoming a household name, his singles Ghost, Survive on Love and Small Voices have now reached in excess of 3 million cumulative streams on Spotify. Thoughtful yet catchy melodies fuse with raw vocals and subtle electronic production to create a unique fusion of sound that has often been compared to fellow Aussie Jarryd James. With just 2 chances to see Matt on this short run of shows, make sure you are there to peer briefly into his refreshing world view. Event details here.

Dixie Chicks

When: Wednesday 5th April 7pm-11pm.Where: Perth Arena, Perth.Cost: $99-199.90 from here.Info: Global superstars the Dixie Chicks will return to Australia in 2017, to play national all ages headline shows for the first time in over ten years. The captivating trio will make a triumphant return to Australian arenas with their MMXVII World Tour, wrapping up at Perth Arena. Event details here.

The Gaslight Club | Fremantle Blues, Folk and Country Music Night

When: Wednesday 5th April 7:30pm-10:30pm.Where: Fly By Night Musicians Club, Fremantle.Cost: $10 on door.Info: In the heart of Fremantle experience original blues, folk and country music an its finest. Event details here.

Record Club Roadshow | What and Where Perform The Who

When: Thursday 6th April, 7pm-11pm.Where: The Newport Hotel, Fremantle.Cost: $20.10 from here.Info: Supergroup What and Where perform The Who’s classic live LP Live at the LeedsEvent details here in all its entirety. .

Santana | The Doobie Brothers

When: Friday 7th April, 7:30pm.Where: Perth Arena, Perth.Cost: $110-$165 from here.Info: Legendary guitar virtuoso, multi Grammy Award winner and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Carlos Santana, and his band Santana, returns to our shores performing songs from over four decades of his career including hits and songs of yesterday, today and tomorrow. The passion infused, melodic sound of Carlos Santana’s guitar is one of the world’s best-known musical signatures. For more than four decades – from Santana’s earliest days as a groundbreaking Afro-Latin-blues-rock fusion outfit in San Francisco – Carlos has been the visionary force behind artistry that transcends musical genres and generational, cultural and geographical boundaries. Classic-rockers The Doobie Brothers will join Santana as Special Guests. Event details here.

Motown | The Time Tunnel

When: Friday 7th April, 8pm-11pm.Where: Fly By Night Musicians Club, Fremantle.Cost: $15 on door or $13.50 from here.Info: Put your dancing shoes on and join The Fly on the dance floor in a fantastic friendly atmosphereas they play the sounds you know and mix in a few new ones for your enjoyment. The iconic Fly have been playing this incredible music on original vinyl for over 10 years at the venue to very appreciative crowds. All the music is played from original vinyl to “keep vinyl alive” and there’s a great selection across the board of soul music including Motown 60`s soul and northern soul for your enjoyment from one of the top Motown collections in the world (jm). If you have any special birthdays or anniversaries make them known to the team and they will organise a dedication for you. Event details here.

Sleepmakeswaves

When: Friday 7th April, 7pm-2am.Where: Badlands Bar, Northbridge.Cost: $35.90 from here.Info: Known for the passionate energy they bring to live instrumental rock, the band will take their epic and climactic live show around the country, premiering new material from the album for the first time, as well as favourites from their previous ARIA-nominated albums ‘Love of Cartography’ and ‘…and so we destroyed everything.’ Event details here.

Mosquito Coast

Roland Tings | Each Moment a Diamond Live Tour

When: Friday 7th April, 9pm-5am.Where: Jack Rabbit Slims, Northbridge.Cost: $18 from here.Info: Following a whirlwind 6 months touring with Chrome Sparks, RUFUS & Laneway Festival, Roland Tings is now ready to unveil his latest body of work, the six track Each Moment A Diamond EP. Covering a wide expanse of terrain, the EP crosses boundaries from euphoric techno to infectious pop songs and stargazing synthscapes. After years playing solo, the Roland Tings live show has been expanded to a two piece with the addition of a drummer, allowing for visceral freeform excursions into house, techno and beyond. Event details here.

Suit & Tie | The Music of Justin Timberlake

When: Friday 7th April, 10:30pm-1:30am.Where: The Ellington Jazz Club, Northbridge.Cost: $10-$15 from here.Info: Join Solomon Pitt, the most killer band in town and special guests to throw down with the best of Justin Timberlake! Featuring tracks from Justified, Future/Sex Love/Sounds and The 20/20 Experience and more, this late night groove is sure to get your weekend off to the right start! Get the crew, grab your tickets quick and come party with them! Event details here.

Hot Dub Wine Machine | Swan Valley

When: Saturday 8th April, 1pm-10pm.Where: Houghton Wines, Swan Valley.Cost: SOLD OUT!Info: Escape the big smoke to the Swan Valley, and come un-wine-d at a get-together in the grapevines with food, wine, beer, and Hot Dub performing live, alongside a huge personally curated lineup of Australian bands and DJs. Can’t think of a better way to spend a sunshine-soaked, late summers’ day! Event details here.

Ibiza’s Clockwork Orange 2017

When: Saturday 8th April, 5pm-12am.Where: Red Hill Auditorium, Red Hill.Cost: $83.25 from here.Info: From humble beginnings way back in London 1993, CLOCKWORK ORANGE has spent over two decades throwing electrifying club nights in some of Europe’s most lavish venues with residencies at Camden Palace (UK), The Cross (UK), Es Paradis Terrenal (Ibiza) and Sankeys Ibiza – now you can enjoy it here in Perth. Event details here.

The Kills Devils Hills

When: Saturday 8th April, 8pm-11pm.Where: Mojos Bar, Fremantle.Cost: $24.50 from here.Info: Fresh from a spectacular show at PIAF recently, the six-headed beast that is the Kill Devil Hills announce a long awaited return to Fremantle for a night of sonic bastardry, guttural swine-blues and fractal folk implosions… Joined by fellow wrong-uns Small Motors and the Galloping Foxleys. Get tickets now because this one will sell out for shizzles. Event details here.

Pez | Don’t Look Down Tour

When: Saturday 8th April, 9pm.Where: Jack Rabbit Slims, Northbridge.Cost: $25 from here.Info: Pez is joined by Coin Banks for one high energy live show in support of the release of his second album Don’t Look Down. Following a stellar No. 7 debut on the ARIA Albums Chart, ‘Don’t Look Down’ has already chalked up more than one million streams on Spotify and spawned two stand out singles – triple j favourite ‘Calling Out’ featuring Paul Dempsey, and the follow up, ‘Weekend’ featuring 360, which has been added to playlists around the country. Event details here.

Nepalapalooza

When: Saturday 8th April, 7:30pm.Where: Rada Studios, West Perth.Cost: $35 on door (and a FREE beer on entry!)Info: A night of fundraising in support of Street Child. All proceeds to the programs of Street Child and their work helping some of the most disadvantaged children in the conflict and disaster areas of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria and Nepal. Event details here.

Twenty One Pilots

When: Saturday 8th April, 7pm-10pm.Where: Perth Arena, Perth.Cost: $84.20-$94.40 from here.Info: American alt-pop duo Twenty One Pilots completed their third trek around Australia last week selling out all shows, thrilling fans in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney. The band also released their new single last week, ‘Ride’, a follow up to the worldwide smash ‘Stressed Out’ which has reached Platinum sales locally and hit #2 on the ARIA chart. The tracks are lifted from the 2015, ARIA #11 and US Billboard Top 200 #1 album, Blurryface (out now through Warner Music Australia). Event details here.

Timothy Nelson | Vinyl Launch

When: Sunday 9th April, 7pm.Where: Four5Nine Bar (The Rosemount), North Perth.Cost: $10.20 from here.Info: Nelson’s acclaimed solo album “Words Like Young” is getting a limited release on wax, through Obsious Records. It’s a fancy little thing (180 gram , transparent orange vinyl no less), and will be launched at Perth’s Four5Nine on Sunday April 8th. Songs like ‘New York (You’ll Never Be Mine)’ and radio favorite ‘We Never Change’ adorn the 10-track long player, called ‘a brilliant solo debut’. Joining Nelson and his band (featuring members of The Kill Devil Hills, The Floors, and Timothy Nelson & The Infidels), are Ruby May and Chakra Khans, plus DJ sets from Nick Sheppard (The Clash/The Cortinas). Event details here.

Madness | Can’t Touch Us Now Tour

When: Monday 10th April, 6pm-10pm.Where: Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle.Cost: $101.90 from here.Info: Eight years since they last toured Oz, London legends Madness are set to make a very welcome return, touring in celebration of their latest studio album Can’t Touch Us Now. Nothing quite compares to the six-piece ska ensemble from Camden Town, London’s punk capital. Madness seamlessly swings from one iconic hook to the next captivating melody, the kick drum vigorously chasing the darting brass section across their trailblazing catalogue of hits. Event details here.

A Day on the Green | Cyndi Lauper | Blondie

When: Wednesday 12th April, 4pm-10:15pm.Where: Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth.Cost: $122-$305.99 from here.Info: They’re two of music’s most iconic artists, the wondrous Blondie and the bewitching Cyndi Lauper. In a world first, these two amazing artists are teaming up to co-headline an absolute cracker of an Australian tour in April 2017. Cyndi Lauper and Blondie will play a day on the green winery shows nationally. With both artists greatly loved by Australian fans, the tour is certainly one to savour! Event details here.

The Chlorines | A Toad or a Dove Single Launch

When: Thursday 13th April, 8pm.Where: El Grotto, Scarborough.Cost: On door.Info: The Chlorines release the fourth single A Toad Or A Dove, from their upcoming debut album ‘Skin’ due for release July 2017. In celebration they are throwing one helluva party at everyone’s favourite sea side taqueria.With a helping hand from the fantastic Nectar, Oosterbanger and Physical Release. Event details here.

Battle of the Bands | Heat 7

When: Thursday 13th April 7pm-11pm.Where: The Carine, Duncraig.Cost: $5 on door.Info: Come and checkout Perth’s most awesome talent and support your buddies in the chance to win $5000! Event details here.

Soul Time

When: Saturday 15th April, 7:30pm.Where: Indi Bar, Scarborough.Cost: $10 on door.Info: Easter long weekend, your Sat night is set for Soul Time. Soul bands and soul DJ’s, opening with Claisebrook. where Motown meets jazz meets folk meets funk. Soulsides on RTRFM 92.1 DJ Kristie Butler mixing those ol 45’s in between bands and finally original 6 piece Randa And The Soul Kingdom will put the funk in your trunk and make you break out in a cold sweat with soulful horns and bad-ass nasty grit! Event details here.

The Love Junkies | Past Intense Single Launch

When: Saturday 15th April, 8pm.Where: Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle.Cost: $13.30 from here.Info: Fresh from supporting Aussie icons Spiderbait and with recent appearances at City Limits Festival and the North Freo Pub Crawl, The Love Junkies are pleased to announce the release and launch of their latest single “Past Intense”. They’ll be launching the single at Norfolk Basement now The Odd Fellow in Fremantle with support from Aborted Tortoise, HUSSY and Greivous Bodily Calm. Event details here.

Feaster | Live Music Showcase Presented by Fly By Night Club and Toward Music

Dash Berlin | Easter Sunday

When: Sunday 16th April, 9pm-2amWhere: Metro City, Northbridge.Cost: $50-$85.50 from here.Info: Started in 2007, Dash Berlin is a Dutch music project. The effervescent front man and DJ of the group, Jeffrey Sutorius, became the 7th most prevalent DJ in the world according to DJ Mag in 2012 as has been rocking the top 15 of the world’s most popular DJ’s till this day. Event details here.

Club Acoustica | Rob Walker

When: Wednesday 19th April, 8pm-11pm.Where: The Indi Bar, Scarborough.Cost: FREE entry!Info: Club Acoustica is a chilled night of acoustic artists playing original music in a stripped back mode in a relaxed lounge room vibe. This week join Jimmy Caporn, Jenny Gaunt and Olly Friend. Rob Walker headlining. Event details here.

Claudio at The Ellington

When: Wednesday 19th April, 7pm-10pm.Where: The Ellington Jazz Club, Northbridge.Cost: $7-$20 from here.Info: Claudio is Paris-based composer, producer and vocalist whose hometown is our very own Perth. It is her solo work as an electronic artist, however, that has gained her the most notoriety – creating & producing lush and often entirely orchestrated tracks in real-time. (Notably her interpretation of the track Hey Ya, which surpassed 2 million views as an impressive showcase of artistic, musical and technical skill, using just keyboard, voice, APC and Push.) Claudio has moved people all over the planet with her very unique brand of tailored-for-the-moment cinematic hip-pop. Event details here.

Tim Rogers | Rosemount Hotel

When: Thursday 20th April, 8pm.Where: The Rosemount Hotel, North Perth.Cost: $39.80 from here.Info: Whilst You Am I are bogged down in negotiations about a new group haircut Tim Rogers has recorded his seventh secessionist recording “An Actor Repairs” and pleads for your attention as he once again confuses hubris for artistry. For your affection he will be playing songs from twenty-eight years of recordings with accompaniment by extraordinary musicians who should know better. Event details here.

The Music Presents Zoë Ryan Drink Single launch + Guests

When: Thursday 20th April, 7pm.Where: Badlands Bar, Northbridge.Cost: $14.50 from here.Info: In celebration, a single release boasting a power packed local lineup, with a drink included. Drink is a Springsteen inspired anthemic salute to the struggle of the daily grind. Recorded in Melbourne with producer Peter Bee (Clairy Browne & the Bangin’ Rackettes), the track was completed between the two cities over the following months. Event details here.

Africa Entsha

When: Friday 21st April, 8pm-10pm.Where: The Carine, Duncraig.Cost: $30 from here.Info: Africa Entsha delivers a Cappella with attitude. Hailing from South Africa they offer songs in English and their native Zulu (‘entsha’ means new in Zulu) with an energy and optimism that is entertaining and infectious.

Under the Radar | Short Film Festival with Live Music

When: Saturday 22nd April – Sunday 23rd April, 6:30pm-10pm.Where: State Library of WA, Perth.Cost: $20 from here.Info: PolleyVision for Playtime Film & Theatre Productions are excited to present, Under The Radar, an incredibly short film festival. Under The Radar is an event to highlight, promote and support local filmmakers and emerging Perth artists. It also gives people in the community another opportunity to network and connect with other like-minded artists within Perth. Connecting dots that where perhaps previously un-connected. Come join for an evening of local film, wine and live music by Rob Walker and Little Acorn Band. Event details here.

Record Store Day 2017

When: Saturday 22nd April – Sunday 23rd April, 9am-6pm.Where: Rhubarb Records, East Vic Park.Cost: Free entry.Info: You’re invited to celebrate Record Store Day 2017 with Rhubarb Records! Get your hands on a huge selection of the this years limited edition Record Store Day releases, as well as the always fresh and generously priced selection of new and used vinyl, turntables, and all things vinyl! Special guest DJ’s will be spinning tunes on wax all day long and we’ll have heaps of giveaways and door prizes up for grabs. Event details here.

The Lumineers | The Money War | The Hunting Birds

When: Saturday 22nd April – Sunday 23rd April, 7pm-11pm.Where: Metro City, Northbridge.Cost: $83 from here.Info: After a solid three years of touring six of the seven continents; including two Australian tours of sold-out performances; The Lumineers return with their eagerly anticipated second album Cleopatra. With special guests The Money War and The Hunting Birds. Event details here.

Tim Rogers | The Carine

When: Saturday 22nd April, 8pm-11pm.Where: The Carine, Duncraig.Cost: $43 from here.Info: Whilst You Am I are bogged down in negotiations about a new group haircut Tim Rogers has recorded his seventh secessionist recording “An Actor Repairs” and pleads for your attention as he once again confuses hubris for artistry. For your affection he will be playing songs from twenty-eight years of recordings with accompaniment by extraordinary musicians who should know better.

Tony Joe White

When: Saturday 22nd April – Sunday 23rd April, 8pm.Where: Charles Hotel (22nd) and Fly By Musicians Club, Fremantle (23rd).Cost: $55 / $71.50 from here.Info:Tony Joe White is a legend of the music game and at the age of 73, he just keeps getting better. He was born for the blues and grew up on a healthy dose of music in Louisiana, raised on a diet of Lightnin’ Hopkins and local bluesmen; an upbringing that is reflected through his haunting music and veneer of authenticity that’s added to everything he touches. Two huge shows not-to-be-missed! Event details here (Charles Hotel). Event details here (Fly By Night Club).

Pure with Carl Cox | Adam Beyer | Noir | Eric Powell

Sonic Sessions: Billy Brag

When: Thursday 27th April, 7pm-10pm.Where: Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle.Cost: $72.45 from here.Info:Billy Bragg (UK) is known for his songwriting and activism. His music blends folk, punk rock and protest with lyrics that focus mainly on political and romantic themes. In addition to his South Lawn concert on Friday 28 April, fans have the chance to get up close and personal with Bragg when he sits down with host Lucky Oceans to perform a very special Sonic Session. Part performance, part conversation, this show is a chance for a small audience to hear the songs and stories from a career that spans five decades. Event details here.

Wolfmother | Gypsy Caravan Tour

When: Thursday 27th April, 8pm-12am.Where: Metro City, Northbridge.Cost: $38.30 from here.Info: Having spent the majority of 2016 touring & selling out theatres, stadiums & festivals throughout the world including North & South America, Europe, the UK & Scandinavia, Wolfmother finally return to Australia for the home leg of their Victorious album tour (& their first full national album tour since the release of 2009’s ‘Cosmic Egg’). Now, the boys are back with their long awaited Gypsy Caravan album. Event details here.

Wooly Mammoth | Arrival Launch

When: Friday 28th April, 7pm-12:30am.Where: The Rosemount Hotel, North Perth.Cost: $8.20 from here.Info: Indie, dream rock band Wooly Mammoth have a new double single that will enchant you and whisk you away to your own personal dreamscape. Having recently toured WA with The Hunting Birds and performing alongside Harts and Andy Bull at the Urban Jungle Festival, Wooly Mammoth are taking on Perth fast and hard and aren’t slowing down for anyone. Joining Wooly Mammoth on the night of their epic double single launch are local neo-soul legends Demon Days, indie folk band Noah Dillon and acoustic artist Michael Dunstan, with TucanTango DJ’s til late. Event details here.

Record Club Roadshow Presents Cake vs. The Presidents of Untied States of America

When: Saturday 29th April, 8pm.Where: Amplifier Capitol, Perth.Cost: $20.70 from here.Info: Flash back to 1996…8 Piece Cake and The Prime Ministers of Australia will follow up their amazing Record Club Roadshow performances with this rare double act. 8 Piece Cake will preform songs from Fashion Nugget, Prolonging the Magic and Comfort Eagle by Cake while The Prime Ministers of Australian will perform songs from The Presidents of The United States of America’s self titled album. Event details here.

End of Fashion

When: Saturday 29th April, 8pm – 11:30pm.Where: The Carine, Duncraig.Cost: $24 from here.Info: Cast minds back to 2006 for a second – Millions start signing up to a new social media platform called Facebook, the Beaconsfield mining disaster grips Australia, the Xbox 360 is released worldwide and Aussie band, End of Fashion release an iconic self-titled debut that resonates with thousands across this great southern land and beyond. Now,the boys are back to give you their old hits. Event details here.

Elli Schoen | Gold Mess EP Launch

When: Saturday 29th April, 8pm.Where: Mojos Bar, Fremantle.Cost: $15-$20 from here.Info: After a head-spinning 12 months and huge start to 2017, which included sets at Falls Downtown, PIAF and Nannup Fest, plus supports from everyone from Bec Sandridge to Ronan Keating – Freo songstress Elli Schoen is all set to release her new EP Gold Mess. Event details here.

Around the Sound Presents…

When: Saturday 29th April, 8pm.Where: The Hen House Live (Badlands Bar), Northbridge.Cost: On door.Info: WA’s newest music website, The Wall of Sound proudly presents the first of many gigs showcasing Perth’s finest artists, supporting emerging bands right through to seasoned professionals. Event details here.

Kasey Chambers | Dragonfly Tour

When: Saturday 29th April, 9pm.Where: Astor Theatre, Mt Lawley.Cost: Children Under 13 $43 / Adults $63 from here.Info: To celebrate the recent No.1 ARIA Chart debut of her 11th Studio album Dragonfly, Kasey Chambers announces the first dates of her 2017 “Dragonfly Tour’”. Dragonfly is Kasey’s 5th number 1 album and proves, that one of Australia’s most loved and accomplished performers’ is unquestionably at the top of her game.

RTRFM | In the Pines

When: Sunday 30th April, 11am-10pm.Where: Somerville Auditorium UWA, Nedlands.Cost: $35 from here.Info: In the Pines just got bigger – AGAIN – with the final lineup announcement for 2017. For a full list of acts playing and details visit the event page here.

Ash Grunwald | Fly By Night Musicians Club

When: Sunday 30th April, 6pm-9pm.Where: Fly By Musicians Club, Fremantle.Cost: $30 from here.Info: Legendary Australian roots troubadour Ash Grunwald is heading West for an exclusive Perth show at the Fly By Night Musicians Club in Fremantle. His latest gem Hammer, was the first we heard from his forthcoming as-yet-untitled 10th studio album last month. The track – arguably his boldest yet, explores the 21st-century genre; adding a twist of classic rock, neo-soul and contemporary tones from Butler, Rudd and Harper. Gritty, eclectic and fearless, Hammer bends musical boundaries to create his most accomplished track to date. Support by local Perth artist Michael Triscari. Don’t miss out on this one! Event details here.

Green Day | Revolution Radio Tour

When: Sunday 30th April, 7pm.Where: Perth Arena, Perth.Cost: $120-$154.15 from here.Info: It is with great pleasure that Frontier Touring announce the return of Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductees and Grammy Award winners Green Day to Australia and New Zealand for their Revolution Radio tour. With more than 75 million albums sold worldwide Green Day last visited our shores in 2014 for a series of festival dates. Their return in 2017 will see the acclaimed rockers undertake their first headline tour since the sell out 2009 ‘21st Century Breakdown’ tour. Event details here.